When a federal grand jury in Miami charged Sila Luis in a massive Medicare fraud in 2012, she knew she’d need a good lawyer. In fact, she retained one of the best criminal defense firms in the United States, a law firm with a famous client list and an impressive record of victories at trial. But prosecutors did something else. Completely apart from the pending criminal case, they filed a civil lawsuit asking a federal judge to freeze all of Ms. Luis’s assets – including funds she held that were beyond any taint of alleged criminal activity. Recommended: How much do you know about landmark Supreme Court decisions? Take our quiz. The prosecutors said their actions were aimed at preserving...
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